Depression Therapists in Waltham, MA
I work with clients from various walks of life ages 12 years and older who experience depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, learning disabilities, and relationship as well as emotional difficulties. No matter the reason for seeking therapy-whether to better manage your anxiety or to improve the quality of your relationships with family and friends-you’re taking the first step, and I congratulate you for that because it’s not an easy thing to do.
I work with clients from various walks of life ages 12 years and older who experience depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, learning disabilities, and relationship as well as emotional difficulties. No matter the reason for seeking therapy-whether to better manage your anxiety or to improve the quality of your relationships with family and friends-you’re taking the first step, and I congratulate you for that because it’s not an easy thing to do.
I also have experience in outpatient clinic settings, supporting adults struggling with anxiety and depression.
Through the course of a day, we all play multiple roles. Sometimes those roles can become restrictive and rigid, even inauthentic, as anxiety, depression, or shame cause us to feel less and less able to share ourselves honestly with those around us. For some, the trusting relationship created in therapy offers one of the few places where hiding is no longer necessary and one's whole self can be acknowledged without judgment, without shame. Together, we will create an environment conducive to the exploration of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that lends to greater self-understanding, new perspectives, and lasting change.
I also have experience in outpatient clinic settings, supporting adults struggling with anxiety and depression.
Through the course of a day, we all play multiple roles. Sometimes those roles can become restrictive and rigid, even inauthentic, as anxiety, depression, or shame cause us to feel less and less able to share ourselves honestly with those around us. For some, the trusting relationship created in therapy offers one of the few places where hiding is no longer necessary and one's whole self can be acknowledged without judgment, without shame. Together, we will create an environment conducive to the exploration of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that lends to greater self-understanding, new perspectives, and lasting change.
Julia Cluett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Waltham, MA 02451 (Online Only)
Are you feeling alone or at sea in your experience of grief and loss? Are you seeking support and a positive shift in perspective as you encounter big changes in your life - losing a loved one, starting a new job or career, empty nesting, giving birth, or moving homes? Your journey of grief, loss, or life change is unique - with its own timeline and emotional terrain. As your therapist, I will support you in navigating both the mix of feelings you may encounter - anxiety, depression, numbness and more - and the altered life rhythms of this new landscape.
Are you feeling alone or at sea in your experience of grief and loss? Are you seeking support and a positive shift in perspective as you encounter big changes in your life - losing a loved one, starting a new job or career, empty nesting, giving birth, or moving homes? Your journey of grief, loss, or life change is unique - with its own timeline and emotional terrain. As your therapist, I will support you in navigating both the mix of feelings you may encounter - anxiety, depression, numbness and more - and the altered life rhythms of this new landscape.
Finding the right therapist can be difficult, but once we get started you will see wonderful changes in your life. I have many years of experience reducing anxiety & depression, coaching clients on social and work issues, low self esteem and difficulty with decision making. I work with couples who have issues with trust, infidelity, communication issues & conflict resolution and I also coach individuals to find partners and develop satisfying relationships. My clients are people who have reached high levels of success in many areas of their life, but still feel that something is holding them back from living their best life.
Finding the right therapist can be difficult, but once we get started you will see wonderful changes in your life. I have many years of experience reducing anxiety & depression, coaching clients on social and work issues, low self esteem and difficulty with decision making. I work with couples who have issues with trust, infidelity, communication issues & conflict resolution and I also coach individuals to find partners and develop satisfying relationships. My clients are people who have reached high levels of success in many areas of their life, but still feel that something is holding them back from living their best life.
Mr. Israel's ideal client is working towards life changes. This can be individuals or couples who want to see both sides of their thoughts and actions in a judgement free place. His client wants to modify negative habits and process traumatic experiences in order to become the best version of oneself. His clients will strive to overcome grief, loss, relationship problems, trauma, anxiety, and depression in order to meet one's goals. Specialize in working with adults, couples, families, and children suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety, abuse, caregiver stress, grief and loss, and relationship problems.
Mr. Israel's ideal client is working towards life changes. This can be individuals or couples who want to see both sides of their thoughts and actions in a judgement free place. His client wants to modify negative habits and process traumatic experiences in order to become the best version of oneself. His clients will strive to overcome grief, loss, relationship problems, trauma, anxiety, and depression in order to meet one's goals. Specialize in working with adults, couples, families, and children suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety, abuse, caregiver stress, grief and loss, and relationship problems.
My team and I help individuals and couples. Our ideal client is someone who's interested in both healing and growth, who is goal oriented, and knows that how we make sense of things is fundamental. The symptoms about which we suffer are also an invitation to remember what we couldn't handle so that we heal and grow. I'm best suited to treating you where you're stuck, be it physical (like chronic pain, auto-immune), mental (like anxiety), emotional (like depression), relational (partners, children, parents, people you work with), and spiritual (like alienation).
My team and I help individuals and couples. Our ideal client is someone who's interested in both healing and growth, who is goal oriented, and knows that how we make sense of things is fundamental. The symptoms about which we suffer are also an invitation to remember what we couldn't handle so that we heal and grow. I'm best suited to treating you where you're stuck, be it physical (like chronic pain, auto-immune), mental (like anxiety), emotional (like depression), relational (partners, children, parents, people you work with), and spiritual (like alienation).
Mara Hyatt - Women's Anxiety And Depression Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waltham, MA 02451 (Online Only)
I’m a therapist who works with women who want to reconnect with joy, meaning, and balance in their lives. Often different life phases such as job transitions, motherhood, divorce, menopause, or loss of a loved one can prompt us to re-evaluate which strategies and beliefs are serving us and which are not. For others, life may be moving forward, but anxiety, depression, or grief may be preventing us from fully connecting with the positives in our lives.
I’m a therapist who works with women who want to reconnect with joy, meaning, and balance in their lives. Often different life phases such as job transitions, motherhood, divorce, menopause, or loss of a loved one can prompt us to re-evaluate which strategies and beliefs are serving us and which are not. For others, life may be moving forward, but anxiety, depression, or grief may be preventing us from fully connecting with the positives in our lives.
My team and I help individuals and couples. We are best suited to treating you where you're stuck, be it physical (like chronic pain, auto-immune), mental (like anxiety), emotional (like depression), relational (partners, children, parents, people you work with), and spiritual (like alienation). What makes my work unique is it's remarkably efficient & effective.
My team and I help individuals and couples. We are best suited to treating you where you're stuck, be it physical (like chronic pain, auto-immune), mental (like anxiety), emotional (like depression), relational (partners, children, parents, people you work with), and spiritual (like alienation). What makes my work unique is it's remarkably efficient & effective.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment/life transitions, relationship issues, and stress in adults. I have 6 years of experience working with individuals from different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. I completed my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at Boston College. I understand that everyone’s life experiences are unique, so I utilize a warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive approach to meet my clients where they are and to deeply understand their life experiences and backgrounds.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment/life transitions, relationship issues, and stress in adults. I have 6 years of experience working with individuals from different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. I completed my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at Boston College. I understand that everyone’s life experiences are unique, so I utilize a warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive approach to meet my clients where they are and to deeply understand their life experiences and backgrounds.
Kristen Gaherty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Waltham, MA 02453 (Online Only)
I have worked extensively with clients who have sought support for their anxiety, depression, eating disorders, family issues, relationship issues, grief, fertility journeys, transitions to adulthood, and many others.
My approach to therapy comes from a person centered lens and systems approach. In short, this means I approach every person that I have the honor to work with as the experts on their own lives and the many factors that effect their overall well-being. I approach every client with curiosity and unconditional positive regard while guiding them to see themselves through this lens as well. In session, patients can expect talk therapy with principles of behavior change techniques weaved in to provide some tools to meet their personal goals.
I have worked extensively with clients who have sought support for their anxiety, depression, eating disorders, family issues, relationship issues, grief, fertility journeys, transitions to adulthood, and many others.
My approach to therapy comes from a person centered lens and systems approach. In short, this means I approach every person that I have the honor to work with as the experts on their own lives and the many factors that effect their overall well-being. I approach every client with curiosity and unconditional positive regard while guiding them to see themselves through this lens as well. In session, patients can expect talk therapy with principles of behavior change techniques weaved in to provide some tools to meet their personal goals.
Problem areas I often address are anxiety, depression, parenting difficulties, life change, or behavioral problems.
The road to finding peace of mind and a clear vision for one's life can be difficult to navigate. Acknowledging that you desire change is often the first step towards clarity. Many then find that they need further guidance, which is what has likely brought you here. I believe it is important for my clients to recognize and then use their strengths, past successes, supportive relationships (including the therapeutic one) and own hopes to obtain whatever goal they set forth. Moving forward I hope to build a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship which we can use toward a self-fulfilling and clear future.
Problem areas I often address are anxiety, depression, parenting difficulties, life change, or behavioral problems.
The road to finding peace of mind and a clear vision for one's life can be difficult to navigate. Acknowledging that you desire change is often the first step towards clarity. Many then find that they need further guidance, which is what has likely brought you here. I believe it is important for my clients to recognize and then use their strengths, past successes, supportive relationships (including the therapeutic one) and own hopes to obtain whatever goal they set forth. Moving forward I hope to build a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship which we can use toward a self-fulfilling and clear future.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waltham, MA 02453 (Online Only)
My interests include substance abuse/addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic stress, developmental disabilities, grief & loss, and relationship issues.
Hello! If you are reading this then you have decided that a part of your life has become unmanageable and the need for professional support is important for your wellbeing. You don’t have to feel confused and alone in the whirlwind of daily life. I am here to listen and support you as you navigate these challenges in a safe and confidential space. I believe that self-growth and healing is a journey and I feel honored to be part of it. As chaotic as the world around you may seem, I am here and ready to join you as you process your thoughts, feelings, and come up with tangible goals.
My interests include substance abuse/addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic stress, developmental disabilities, grief & loss, and relationship issues.
Hello! If you are reading this then you have decided that a part of your life has become unmanageable and the need for professional support is important for your wellbeing. You don’t have to feel confused and alone in the whirlwind of daily life. I am here to listen and support you as you navigate these challenges in a safe and confidential space. I believe that self-growth and healing is a journey and I feel honored to be part of it. As chaotic as the world around you may seem, I am here and ready to join you as you process your thoughts, feelings, and come up with tangible goals.
As a distinguished psychiatrist specializing in anxiety, trauma and depression, Micaela Devonish employs a client-centered and evidence-based approach to client care.
Micaela S. Devonish's ideal client is an individual seeking support and guidance to overcome various challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, trauma, substance use/addiction and other mental health issues. This person values an integrative approach, blending a variety of therapy modalities for personalized, effective treatment, with the ultimate goal of achieving mental well-being and a balanced, fulfilling life
As a distinguished psychiatrist specializing in anxiety, trauma and depression, Micaela Devonish employs a client-centered and evidence-based approach to client care.
Micaela S. Devonish's ideal client is an individual seeking support and guidance to overcome various challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, trauma, substance use/addiction and other mental health issues. This person values an integrative approach, blending a variety of therapy modalities for personalized, effective treatment, with the ultimate goal of achieving mental well-being and a balanced, fulfilling life
I am Julie Lerner, a Licensed Psychotherapist with 10+ years of clinical experience. I am dedicated to my work with individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety. I have been fortunate to work with a diverse group of people holding intersectional identities, various diagnoses, sexual orientations, gender identities, and cultural backgrounds. I hold myself to a high standard to provide an inclusive, culturally competent, eclectic, and fun approach to psychotherapy. I completed my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology at William James College.
I am Julie Lerner, a Licensed Psychotherapist with 10+ years of clinical experience. I am dedicated to my work with individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety. I have been fortunate to work with a diverse group of people holding intersectional identities, various diagnoses, sexual orientations, gender identities, and cultural backgrounds. I hold myself to a high standard to provide an inclusive, culturally competent, eclectic, and fun approach to psychotherapy. I completed my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology at William James College.
I am a Resident in Counseling specializing in treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, and stress in both adolescents and adults. During my time at the Boston Harbor Christian Counseling Center, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, including individuals and couples from varying age groups, genders, religions, and social/academic backgrounds. My clients have ranged from college students to professionals to retirees. I have extensive experience working with people from different cultures, genders, and life stages, helping empower them to find a deeper sense of purpose and direction.
I am a Resident in Counseling specializing in treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, and stress in both adolescents and adults. During my time at the Boston Harbor Christian Counseling Center, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, including individuals and couples from varying age groups, genders, religions, and social/academic backgrounds. My clients have ranged from college students to professionals to retirees. I have extensive experience working with people from different cultures, genders, and life stages, helping empower them to find a deeper sense of purpose and direction.
I am a Resident in Counseling (RIC) with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field, working with individuals of all ages, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds. I am passionate about helping others navigate the many challenges, stressors, and complexities of life in order to live more fulfilled lives. I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, stress, relationship issues, and major life transitions.
I am a Resident in Counseling (RIC) with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field, working with individuals of all ages, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds. I am passionate about helping others navigate the many challenges, stressors, and complexities of life in order to live more fulfilled lives. I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, stress, relationship issues, and major life transitions.
Joshua Boyce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Waltham, MA 02453 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! I’m Joshua Boyce, a licensed psychotherapist practicing in the states of Massachusetts, Illinois, Colorado, and Tennessee. I am dedicated to helping people navigate through the challenges of depression, anxiety, life transitions, and recovery from traumatic experiences. Maybe you've tried traditional talk therapy before and it didn't produce the changes you were hoping for. I'd like to offer you something different.
Hello and welcome! I’m Joshua Boyce, a licensed psychotherapist practicing in the states of Massachusetts, Illinois, Colorado, and Tennessee. I am dedicated to helping people navigate through the challenges of depression, anxiety, life transitions, and recovery from traumatic experiences. Maybe you've tried traditional talk therapy before and it didn't produce the changes you were hoping for. I'd like to offer you something different.
I'm Jack Holland, a resident clinician and Mental Health Counselor currently working toward full licensure in Massachusetts. I also hold an LCPC-C in Maine and bring 12 years of clinical experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds in settings like community mental health centers, inpatient and outpatient programs, and residential care. My focus is on helping clients through life transitions, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, career changes, creative growth, substance use, anger management, emotion regulation, identity exploration, and more.
I'm Jack Holland, a resident clinician and Mental Health Counselor currently working toward full licensure in Massachusetts. I also hold an LCPC-C in Maine and bring 12 years of clinical experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds in settings like community mental health centers, inpatient and outpatient programs, and residential care. My focus is on helping clients through life transitions, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, career changes, creative growth, substance use, anger management, emotion regulation, identity exploration, and more.
I am Gahensha Pinckombe, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who specializes in treating mental health disorders in children, adolescents, and their families. Throughout my years of clinical work, I have primarily worked with individuals living with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I am Gahensha Pinckombe, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who specializes in treating mental health disorders in children, adolescents, and their families. Throughout my years of clinical work, I have primarily worked with individuals living with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 15+ years of clinical experience partnering with adults, children, families, and couples seeking help with a wide variety of issues. I specialize particularly in treating individuals impacted by trauma, including but not limited to attachment issues, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sociocultural issues, addiction, emotion regulation issues, loss, and life transition.
I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 15+ years of clinical experience partnering with adults, children, families, and couples seeking help with a wide variety of issues. I specialize particularly in treating individuals impacted by trauma, including but not limited to attachment issues, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sociocultural issues, addiction, emotion regulation issues, loss, and life transition.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.